Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6600 357 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 2,057 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 73 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,013 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 975 mm | -38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 912 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 704 mm | 182 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 391 L | -6 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |